After Thoughts Review and Give Away!

I have been given the opportunity to give a product review for some awesome products made by my Amazing Daughter. How convenient that this allows me to cross off goal #11 for Project 52!


Amazing Daughter aka Jennee makes some adorable aprons -- always sassy, still classy! I have been the recepient of a few of her aprons. They are so much fun to wear. Not only do they have the ability to give off a sassy, classy vibe, but, wearing these aprons actually makes cooking just a little more fun. Don't cook? Don't let that minor detail keep you from owning a sassy apron. It may be just the inspiration you need to find your inner chef!


That's just one way to pamper yourself. Here are a few more ways to give yourself some pampering.


Did you know that the best way to get a good night's sleep is to sleep in total darkness? In this technological age, there's a good chance your bedroom might have a bunch of little bright lights scattered about, from the alarm clock, to cell phones, to the TV. The best way to block out those annoying lights is with a sleep mask. Jennee has some very cute and comfortable sleep masks. She has designed her sleep masks with a wide satin ribbon, which is adjustable with velcro for a perfect fit. This band is much more comfortable than a thin, tight elastic band.


And, when you need a nice neck massage after one of those stress filled days, and there's no one around to pamper you, these neck massagers work great. They are filled with rice, so just pop it in the microwave for a few minutes to heat it up, then put it around your neck and shoulders and let the warmth work its magic on those tight muscles.  Add a matching eye mask, and who needs Calgon? 

I hope I've tempted you a little, because now I'm hosting my first give away. For your pampering and enjoyment, and future good nights sleep, you can win your very own face mask!


Jennee and I had a little disagreement on whether or not I should offer this particular pattern.

"Mom, remember, most of your followers are.....older."


"So. Why? What are you saying, Daughter?"


"Do you think they'll really go for the wild animal look?"


"Well, why wouldn't they?  It's the "IN" thing. We might have one foot in the grave, but we still want it to be stylish....And, isn't 50 the new 40?"


"Puh-leese, Muh-thur!"


We've also been having a disagreement on when to have the drawing. 


"I thought about celebrating 205 followers with a giveaway."  (Why 205? I just thought I'd be different.)


"Mom, you're only at 189."


"Yeah? It shouldn't take that long." 


"It could take a long time. We're not doing the A-Z Bloghop anymore, you know."


KIDS! They think they know it all!


So, I'll compromise. The drawing will be on June 15 or at 205 followers, whichever comes first.


If you are still with me, here are the rules:


1. Follow me. (Please. :)) 
2. Visit After Thoughts Etsy Shop and let me know which product is your favorite. Come back and leave a comment.


For bonus entries:
1. Follow Jennee at Cheap Therapy
2. Tweet about the giveaway
3. Blog about the giveaway.


You must leave a comment for each entry.
Also, for 5 bonus entries, purchase something from her etsy shop. 


Thank you. And, good luck!!

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Try it, You'll like it! Tuesday - Bunko Food

I'm a Bunko Babe. If you want to know the ins and outs of Bunko, click here. Tonight is Bunko, but I'm not hosting. I hosted back in June, but never got around to blogging about it, and since I'm sure you are dying to know the details, here they are!


The host is responsible for the food (most important detail) and the prizes (the second most important detail - although, depending on who you talk to, these could be reversed!)

Salad from my garden

This is embarrassing, but I have no idea what I made!

Lemon Herb Chicken Ring

Raspberry Pretzel Dessert

The Tables

The Prizes: Aprons made by Amazing Daughter

Here's the recipe for Lemon Herb Chicken Ring. If you have a Pampered Chef cook book, you will find it there, as well.


2 cups coarsley chopped, cooked chicken
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 lemon
3 TBSP. chopped, fresh parsley, divided
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. Intalian seasoning
1/2 cup grated, fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
2 pkgs. refrigerated crescent rolls


Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl, combine chicken, bell pepper, 1 tsp. lemon zest from lemon, 2 TBSP. parsley, pressed garlic, mozzarella cheese, mayo and seasoning, mixing well. Grate Parmesan cheese. Reserve 2 TBSP, add remaining cheese to chicken mixture. Mix well.


Unroll crescent dough; separate into triangles. Arrange triangles in a circle on a large round pizza stone with wide ends overlapping in center and points toward outside. (There should be a 5 inch diameter opening in center.)


Spoon chicken mixture evenly onto widest end of each triangle. Bring points of triangles up over filling and tuck under wide ends of dough at center of ring. (Filling will not be completely covered.) Springle remaining Parmesan cheese over ring. Backe 28-30 min. or until golden brown. Garnish with remaining chopped parsley and lemon slices.


Yield: 10 servings




Raspberry or Strawberry Pretzel Dessert


Mix together and put into a 9 x 13 pan; bake 10 min. at 350 degrees:
2 cups crushed pretzels 
3/4 cup softened butter
3 TBSP brown sugar


Mix together and put on cooled crust:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
8 oz. cool whip


Stir together, refrigerate until partly set, then put on top of cream cheese mixture:
1 - 3 oz. box stawberry or raspberry jello
1 cup boiling water
10 oz. frozen strawberries or raspberries


Refrigerate for several hours until set.

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